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Bigard @ 100
Our Centenary is Here!

Your are Cordially Invited!
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Welcome to our website

Pray for Us O Mother Mary

2023/2024 Matriculation Ceremony

C.W.O. Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province Visits Bigard

Centenary Hostel under Construction

Bigard Celebrates Wake for Late Prof. B.C. Anisiuba (Former Chairman, Bigard Medical Team)

Bigard Compositions Volume 6

Inauguration 2023/2024 Academic and Formation Year

Bigard Centenary Stop-Over at Igbariam

Bigard Celebrates Msgr. Raphael Egwu's Elevation as a Papal Chamberlain

Bigard Celebrates the Epiphany of the 2024 Deacon Class

Bigard Holds Her 2024 NFCS Weekend

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Rector's Welcome

"WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE!
This is the official Website of Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu - Nigeria. The Catholic Major Seminary was established in 1924, through the initiative of Rt. Rev. Joseph Shanahan. Bigard is located in Enugu State, South-eastern part of Nigeria, and is situated within the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province. We do hope you enjoy your visit to our website."

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NB: Kindly note that due to the prevailing economic situation in Nigeria, the execution of the above projects is costing us double or triple the amount stated above.

News & Updates

Past Events

Centenary Stop-Overs

Centenary Stop-Over Celebration at Okpala

On the 17th of November, 2023, Mother Bigard journeyed with her seminarians,formators and Alumni to St. Paul's Seminary, Okpala, Imo State, which was one of the places Bigard sought refuge in the past as she continued to find a place, suitable and conducive for the formation of her future priests.

Centenary Stop-Over Celebration at Okpala

On the 17th of November, 2023, Mother Bigard journeyed with her seminarians,formators and Alumni to St. Peter Claver's Seminary, Okpala, Imo State, which was one of the places Bigard sought refuge in the past as she continued to find a place, suitable and conducive for the formation of her future priests.

Centenary Stop-Over Celebration at Igbariam

In continuation of the Bigard Centenary activities, a delegation of 100 seminarians and the entire formation team of Bigard Memorial seminary Enugu on Thursday the 25th day of January, 2024 embarked on a journey to Igbariam where Bigard originally took off as St. Paul’s Seminary in 1924 for a stop-over celebration. The event of the day began with a solemn Eucharistic celebration with Most. Rev. Callistus Onaga, the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese as the chief celebrant, in concelebration with four other Bishops (Bishop Denis Isizoh of Aguleri Diocese, Bishop Godfrey Onah of Nsukka Diocese, Bishop Donatus Ogun OCD, of Uromi Diocese and Bishop Ernest Obodo, the Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu Diocese) formators and numerous priests.

Key Events

  • The Holy Mass
  • Planting of Centenary Tree
  • Anthem Rendition
  • Confrenece and Reunion

Stop-Over Celebration at Afaha Obong

Bigard Seminary family visited Queen of Apostles Seminary, Afaha Obong on Friday, 26th April 2024 as part of the Centenary Celebration of her foundation. The seminary sojourned here during the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War. This event took place in the Chapel of Queen of Apostles Seminary, Afaha Obong.

Upcoming Events

15
Dec, 2024
Christmas Party/Gala Night
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
No. 1 Bigard Avenue, Uwani, Enugu 400105, Enugu

Bigard @ 100

Our Centenary is Here!!!

ABOUT US

A BRIEF HISTORY OF
BIGARD MEMORIAL SEMINARY

Early Years at Onitsha:

Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu started as St. Paul’s Seminary, Onitsha in 1922, at the initiative of Rt. Rev. Joseph Shanahan, the then Vicar Apostolic of the Vicariate of Southern Nigeria. The seminary was, however, officially opened in 1924. The first senior seminarian that began his philosophical studies in the seminary was John Cross Anyogu, who was accepted by the Vicar in 1912 and sent to London for his secondary education.

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Total Alumni
2000 +
Total Staff
50 +
Students Enrolled This Year
200 +
Years of Experience
10
Total Alumni
1000 +
Total Staff
20 +
Students This Year
200
Years of Experience
10

Meet Our Formators

Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Albert Okey Ikpenwa
Rector
Email: rector@bigardenugu.org
Rev. Fr. Dr. Kevin Udenwagu
Vice Rector I
Email: vrector1@bigardenugu.org
Rev. Fr. Dr. Kingsley Anagolu
Vice Rector II
Email: vr2@bigardenugu.org
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Iloafor
Dean of Student Affairs I
Rev. Fr. Kelvin Asogwa
Dean of Student Affairs / Lecturer
Rev. Fr. Dr. Clement Ikechukwu Obasi
Head of Theology Department
Email: clemobasi@bigardenugu.org, clemobasi@yahoo.com
Rev. Fr. Dr. Aloysius Ezeoba
Head of Philosophy Department
Email: aloysteph@yahoo.com
Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Ikechukwu Igboanugo
Library Director/Lecturer
Email: frankigbo@bigardenugu.org, igboanugo63@yahoo.com
Rev. Msgr. Donatus Emeka Ogudo
Chief Liturgist / Lecturer
Email: donemekaog@bigardenugu.org, donemekaog@yahoo.com
Rev. Fr. Dr. Eugene Odoh
Lecturer
Email: iykodo@yahoo.com
Rev. Fr. Dr. Cletus Umezinwa
Music Director I / Lecturer
Email: cumezinwa@bigardenugu.org
Rev. Fr. Dr. Basil Chukwuka Okeke
Music Director II / Lecturer
Email: bcokeke@bigardenugu.org
Rev. Fr. Dr. Damian Udechukwu
Lecturer
Email: udechineke@bigardenugu.org, udechineke@yahoo.com
Rev. Msgr. Dr. Raphael Amobi Egwu
Lecturer
Email: amobiraphael@bigardenugu.org, amobiraphael@gmail.com
Rev. Fr. Dr. Alfred Emeka Nwoye
Lecturer
Email: emekanwoye2000@yahoo.com
Rev. Fr. Dr. Ocho Okechukwu Hilary
Lecturer
Email: ochey@gmail.com
Rev. Fr. Dr. Humphrey Uchenna Ani
Lecturer
Email: ucheani@bigardenugu.org, humphreyani2002@yahoo.com, Ucheani194@gmail.com
Rev. Fr. Dr. Aloysius Obiwulu
Registrar / Lecturer
Email: acobiwulu@bigardenugu.org, acobiwulu@yahoo.com
Rev. Fr. Dr. Benjamin Ezulike
Lecturer
Email: benzulike@yahoo.com
Rev. Fr. Dr. Godwin Orji
Spiritual Director I / Lecturer
Email: godwin.orji@bigardenugu.org
Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Malo
Spiritual Director II / Lecturer
Rev. Fr. Dr. Christian Agala
Spiritual Director III / Lecturer
Rev. Fr. Sebastine Nwude
Financial Administrator
Rev. Fr. Kingsley Idoko
Project Manager

What Makes Bigard Special?

What makes the difference.

01

Excellence in Spirituality

02

Excellence in Academics

03

Proper Human Formation

Excerpts From Convocation Lecture

learning [is] an open dialogue with the prerequisite condition of mutual listenership and co-operation with oneself, with others, with time, with the world and ultimately with God. This open dialogue and communication is fundamental and does not have the aim of unmasking self-deceit or hidden privacy of the other, but sincere openness for the sake […]

Rev. Fr. Dr. Kingsley Anagolu
(in his Inaugural Lecture of Friday, October 29, 2021)

Our Facilities

Bigard Publications

Bigard Theological Journal
Bigard Musical Compositions
Torch Magazine
Thinkers Magazine

…You Shall Be My Witnesses

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There’s always something amazing happening at Bigard Memorial Seminary. From Academic Endevours, to Soul-Nourishing Spiritual Activities, to Interesting Recreational Sports Competitions, to Musical Galas and presentations. Bigard is Home!

…You Shall Be My Witnesses

Explore Bigard
24 Hours
There’s always something amazing happening at Bigard Memorial Seminary. From Academic Endevours, to Soul-Nourishing Spiritual Activities, to Interesting Recreational Sports Competitions, to Musical Galas and presentations. Bigard is Home!

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